A movement and meditation experience centered on the concept that even if we feel unsteady in a sequence that challenges our balance, yoga philosophy teaches us there is a part of us that is always peaceful and still.
Whether a transition to a new season or a transition from work day to home life, the theme of this practice is cultivating a sense of "allowing" rather than resisting. Expect postures inviting balance and ease in the face of challenge, guided rest and a seated meditation featuring a mudra supporting the intention of the experience.
Utilise a focusing technique throughout this practice that encourages presence and awareness of the spaces around the body as you engage in a sequence featuring twists, core work and balance. A yang-yin practice that warms up, challenges and closes with a long stay in hip stretches and a restorative, gentle inversion.
A standing warm up to enliven followed by a strengthening sequence to cultivate a quality of inner brightness and vitality in darker days.
Meeting shorter, darker days with a practice offering several invitations to cultivate warmth and light. We begin with a "warming" breath technique, lightness in attitude and imagery, a complete "warm up" and a dynamic practice to strengthen and enliven.
A mindful rhythmic warm up anchors the mind and prepares the body for strong postures for the legs and core with optional twists. Ideal for cooler weather. Sustainable stress for the body while you de-stress the mind!
A supine warm up through joint range of motion, a grounding selection of core-centric movements and standing postures, closes with three restorative shapes. What do you need to ground into today?
Luxuriate in a grounding deluxe warm up, a rooted slow flow focused on grounding body and mind, and a closing with easeful held postures and guided rest.
A mindful check in, a full body warm up, a sequence that invites your gaze within… yin and relaxation to close. From my evolving new space in Juneau!
A standing warm up, leisurely sun salutes and a pause in a collection of standing postures make up this well rounded practice to encourage stillness for the mind and gratitude in the heart.
60 minutes of practice with the intention to strengthen often weak areas like core, glutes and upper back and to work our muscles enough so they can relax deeply in preparation for a 15 minute meditation to strengthen presence and focus.
A 75 minute dynamic experience that begins with a centering practice including scanning each side of the body and mental alternate nostril breath to encourage focused calm. The sequence features mobilizing, strengthening and stretching the side seams of the body including the hips.
A balanced practice intended to be engaged with as relaxation in action so as not to deplete along with an exploration of the energetic part of us that animates our thoughts, feelings and actions. Tend to your life force after a busy holiday season!
Some inspirations for using your practices therapeutically during the colder months. Explore vigorous movement, gratitude, a strengthening flow, tapping for self-compassion and guided rest. Enjoy!
Skills to enhance body-based awareness and presence begin our centering followed by a strengthening, focus-building practice featuring planks and balancing postures. Closes with restful restorative shape.
Inspire yourself walking into a new day, week or month with an invitation to create authentic intentions and hold them powerfully with a practice that is strengthening for our legs and our ability to stand strong and walk with purpose.
This class frees the hip flexors and front of the body to counter long bouts of sitting while preparing us for a focus-enhancing balancing posture; "Dancer" pose. A great one for cultivating present -centered awareness and strength!
A 35 minute practice featuring a selection of postures that strengthen muscles of the core and hips to support low back health. As you find steadiness in this strength you are invited to feel centered into what matters most to you.
Ayurveda teaches the quality of vata (nervous, turbulent energy) can be balanced by bringing it back to it's "home", the pelvic region. This class is inspired by that concept by focusing on mobilizing, strengthening and stretching the hips and engaging the mind with visualization throughout this full spectrum practice.
Sun Salutations followed by a handful of standing postures make this a great morning practice when you want to feel stronger and calmer in just a few minutes.